HP Pavilion 15-ab000 Notebook PC series (Touch) User guide

User Guide

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constituting an additional warranty. HP shall

not be liable for technical or editorial errors

or omissions contained herein.

First Edition: April 2015

Document Part Number: 807553-001

Product notice

This guide describes features that are

common to most models. Some features

may not be available on your computer.

Not all features are available in all editions

of Windows. This computer may require

upgraded and/or separately purchased

hardware, drivers and/or software to take

full advantage of Windows functionality. Go

to

http://www.microsoft.com for details.

To access the latest user guide, go to

http://www.hp.com/support, and select your

country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and

then follow the on-screen instructions.

Software terms

By installing, copying, downloading, or

otherwise using any software product

preinstalled on this computer, you agree to

be bound by the terms of the HP End User

License Agreement (EULA). If you do not

accept these license terms, your sole

remedy is to return the entire unused

product (hardware and software) within 14

days for a full refund subject to the refund

policy of your seller.

For any further information or to request a

full refund of the price of the computer,

please contact your seller.

Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not

place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on

a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft

surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to

come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation.

The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined

by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1).

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iv Safety warning notice

Processor configuration setting (select models only)

IMPORTANT: Select computer models are configured with an Intel® Pentium® N35xx/N37xx series

or a Celeron® N28xx/N29xx/N30xx/N31xx series processor and a Windows® operating system. If

your computer is configured as described, do not change the processor configuration setting in

msconfig.exe from 4 or 2 processors to 1 processor. If you do so, your computer will not restart. You

will have to perform a factory reset to restore the original settings.

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vi Processor configuration setting (select models only)

Table of contents

1 Starting right ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Visit the HP Apps Store ........................................................................................................................ 1

Best practices ....................................................................................................................................... 1

More HP resources .............................................................................................................................. 2

2 Getting to know your computer ......................................................................................................................... 4

Locating hardware ................................................................................................................................ 4

Locating software ................................................................................................................................. 4

Right side ............................................................................................................................................. 5

Left side ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Display .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Top ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

TouchPad .......................................................................................................................... 10

Lights ................................................................................................................................. 11

Buttons and speakers ........................................................................................................ 12

Keys ................................................................................................................................... 13

Using the action keys ......................................................................................................... 13

Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 15

Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 16

3 Connecting to a network ................................................................................................................................. 17

Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 17

Using the wireless controls ................................................................................................ 17

Wireless button ................................................................................................. 17

Operating system controls ................................................................................ 18

Connecting to a WLAN ...................................................................................................... 18

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) ..................................................... 19

Connecting to a wired network—LAN ................................................................................................ 19

Sharing data and drives and accessing software ............................................................................... 20

4 Enjoying entertainment features ..................................................................................................................... 21

Using a webcam or 3D camera (select models only) ......................................................................... 21

Using audio ........................................................................................................................................ 21

Connecting speakers ......................................................................................................... 21

Connecting headsets ......................................................................................................... 21

Using B&O Play audio (select models only) ...................................................................... 22

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Accessing audio control panel .......................................................................... 22

Using video ......................................................................................................................................... 22

Connecting video devices using an HDMI cable ............................................................... 22

Setting up HDMI audio ...................................................................................... 23

Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select models

only) ................................................................................................................................... 24

Discovering and connecting to Intel WiDi certified displays (select Intel models only) ...... 24

5 Navigating the screen ..................................................................................................................................... 25

Using the TouchPad and touch screen gestures ............................................................................... 25

Tap ..................................................................................................................................... 25

Two-finger scroll ................................................................................................................ 26

Two-finger pinch zoom ...................................................................................................... 26

Two-finger click .................................................................................................................. 26

Right-edge swipe (touch screen only) ............................................................................... 27

Left-edge swipe (touch screen only) .................................................................................. 27

Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe (touch screen only) ........................................... 27

One-finger slide (touch screen only) .................................................................................. 28

Using the keyboard and optional mouse ............................................................................................ 28

Using the integrated numeric keypad ................................................................................ 28

6 Managing power ............................................................................................................................................. 29

Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation ....................................................................................... 29

Manually initiating and exiting Sleep .................................................................................. 29

Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select models only) ....................................... 29

Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation) ............................ 30

Using the power meter and power settings ........................................................................................ 30

Running on battery power .................................................................................................................. 31

User-replaceable battery ................................................................................................... 31

Finding battery information ................................................................................................ 32

Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 32

Identifying low battery levels .............................................................................................. 32

Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................................. 33

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ........................ 33

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ..................... 33

Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 33

Storing a user-replaceable battery ..................................................................................... 33

Disposing of a user-replaceable battery ............................................................................ 33

Running on AC power ..........................................................................................................

.............. 33

Troubleshooting power problems ...................................................................................... 34

Shutting down (turning off) the computer ........................................................................................... 35

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7 Maintaining your computer .............................................................................................................................. 36

Improving performance ...................................................................................................................... 36

Using Disk Defragmenter ................................................................................................... 36

Using Disk Cleanup ........................................................................................................... 36

Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) .................................................................................. 36

Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status ................................................................................. 37

Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 37

Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 37

Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................... 38

Cleaning the display .......................................................................................... 38

Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................... 38

Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse (select models only) .................. 38

Traveling with or shipping your computer ........................................................................................... 38

8 Securing your computer and information ........................................................................................................ 40

Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 40

Setting Windows passwords .............................................................................................. 40

Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................. 41

Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................... 41

Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................... 41

Using firewall software ....................................................................................................... 42

Installing software updates ................................................................................................................. 42

Installing critical security updates ....................................................................................................... 42

Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................... 42

Backing up your software applications and information ..................................................................... 42

Using an optional security cable lock ................................................................................................. 43

9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................... 44

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................... 44

Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 44

Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 44

Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 44

10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ................................................................................................. 46

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device ................................................ 46

11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering .......................................................................................................... 48

Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................... 48

Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) ........................................................... 48

Using Windows tools .......................................................................................................................... 49

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Restore and recovery ......................................................................................................................... 49

Recovering using HP Recovery Manager .......................................................................... 50

What you need to know before you get started ................................................. 50

Using the HP Recovery partition (select models only) ...................................... 51

Using HP Recovery media to recover ............................................................... 51

Changing the computer boot order ................................................................... 52

Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only) ............................... 52

12 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 53

Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 53

Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 53

13 Electrostatic Discharge ................................................................................................................................. 54

14 Accessibility .................................................................................................................................................. 55

Supported assistive technologies ....................................................................................................... 55

Contacting support ............................................................................................................................. 55

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 56

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1 Starting right

This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this

chapter to learn about best practices after you set up your computer, fun things to do with your

computer, and where to find additional HP resources.

Visit the HP Apps Store

The HP Apps Store offers a wide choice of popular games, entertainment and music apps,

productivity apps, and apps exclusive to HP that you can download to the Start screen. The selection

is updated regularly and includes regional content and country-specific offers. Be sure to check the

HP Apps Store frequently for new and updated features.

IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet to access the HP Apps Store.

To view and download an app:

1. From the Start screen, select the Store app.

2. Select HP picks to view all the available apps.

NOTE: HP picks is available in select countries only.

3. Select the app you want to download, and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the

download is complete, the app appears on the All apps screen.

Best practices

After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of

your smart investment:

●

Back up your hard drive by creating recovery media. See

Backing up, restoring, and recovering

on page 48.

●

If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in

Connecting

to a network on page 17.

●

Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see

Getting to

know your computer on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 21.

●

Update or purchase antivirus software. See

Using antivirus software on page 41.

Visit the HP Apps Store 1

More HP resources

To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.

Resource Contents

Setup Instructions

●

Overview of computer setup and features

Help and Support

To access Help and Support:

▲

From the Start screen, type help, and then from

the Search window, select Help and Support. For

U.S. support, go to

http://www.hp.com/go/

contactHP. For worldwide support, go to

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/

wwcontact_us.html.

●

A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips

Worldwide support

To get support in your language, go to

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/

wwcontact_us.html.

●

Online chat with an HP technician

●

Support telephone numbers

●

HP service center locations

Safety & Comfort Guide

To access this guide:

1. From the Start screen, type support, and then

select the HP Support Assistant app.

‒ or –

From the Windows desktop, click the question

mark icon in the notification area, at the far right

of the taskbar.

2. Select My computer, and then select User

guides.

‒ or –

Go to

http://www.hp.com/ergo.

●

Proper workstation setup

●

Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your

comfort and decrease your risk of injury

●

Electrical and mechanical safety information

Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices

To access this document:

1. From the Start screen, type support, and then

select the HP Support Assistant app.

‒ or –

From the Windows desktop, click the question

mark icon in the notification area, at the far right

of the taskbar.

2. Select My computer, and then select User

guides.

●

Important regulatory notices, including information about

proper battery disposal

Limited Warranty

*

To access this document:

1. From the Start screen, type support, and then

select the HP Support Assistant app.

‒ or –

●

Specific warranty information about this computer

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Resource Contents

From the Windows desktop, click the question

mark icon in the notification area, at the far right

of the taskbar.

2. Select My computer, and then select Warranty

and services.

‒ or –

Go to

http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.

*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your

computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited

Warranty in the box. For countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed

copy from

http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:

●

North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714, USA

●

Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy

●

Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507

When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your

service label), name, and postal address.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For U.S. support, go to

http://www.hp.com/go/

contactHP. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.

More HP resources 3

2 Getting to know your computer

Locating hardware

To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:

1. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.

‒ or –

From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Control Panel.

2. Select System and Security, select System, and then click Device Manager in the left column.

A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.

For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn

+esc (select models only).

Locating software

To find out what software is installed on your computer:

▲

From the Start screen, click the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen.

‒ or –

From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Programs and Features.

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Right side

Component Description

(1)

Power light

●

On: The computer is on.

●

Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-

saving state. The computer shuts off power to the

display and other components.

●

Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. Hibernation

is a power-saving state that uses the least amount of

power.

(2)

Drive light

●

Blinking white: The hard drive or optical drive is being

accessed.

●

Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the

hard drive.

(3)

Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in

(microphone) jack

Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,

earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also

connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does

not support optional microphone-only devices.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust

the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a

headset. For additional safety information, refer to the

Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices

.

To access this document:

▲

From the Start screen, type support, and then select

the HP Support Assistant app.

‒ or –

From the Windows desktop, click the question mark

icon in the notification area, at the far right of the

taskbar.

NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the

computer speakers are disabled.

NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor

connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and

audio-in (microphone).

(4)

USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard,

mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.

(5)

HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a

high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio

component, or a high-speed High-Definition Multimedia

Interface (HDMI) device.

(6) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.

Right side 5

NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool

internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal

for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine

operation.

(7)

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a

deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being

mishandled or stolen.

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Left side

Component Description

(1)

Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

(2)

AC adapter/battery light

●

White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is

fully charged.

●

Blinking white: The AC adapter is disconnected and

the battery has reached a low battery level.

●

Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery

is charging.

●

Off: The battery is not charging.

(3)

RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.

●

White: The network is connected.

●

Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.

(4)

USB 2.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard,

mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.

(5)

Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store,

manage, share or access information.

To insert a card:

▲

Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the

slot, insert the card into the slot, and then push in on

the card until it is firmly seated.

To remove a card:

▲

Press in on the card it until it pops out.

(6)

USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard,

mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.

(7) Optical drive eject button Releases the disc tray.

(8)

Optical drive Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc

or reads and writes to an optical disc.

NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help

and Support web page (see

More HP resources

on page 2). Follow the web page instructions to select your

computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then

follow the on-screen instructions.

Left side 7

Display

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Component Description

(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed

while the power is on.

NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the

outside of the computer.

(2) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless

local area networks (WLANs).

(3) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.

(4) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.

(5) Webcam

‒ or –

3D camera (select models only)

Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow

you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.

To use the webcam or 3D camera:

▲

From the Start screen, type camera, and then select

Camera from the list of applications.

NOTE: A 3D camera captures 3D images and displays them

on the computer screen. It includes additional hardware (a 3D

camera sensor and a 3D laser projector) plus special software.

To learn more about using a 3D camera, open the Intel

RealSense app Welcome to Intel RealSense. To access the 3D

camera apps, go to the Intel RealSense Technology app.

*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately

around the antennas free from obstructions. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the

Regulatory, Safety, and

Environmental Notices

that applies to your country or region.

To access this document:

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Component Description

From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.

‒ or –

From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

Component Description

(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates Sleep if the display is closed

while the power is on.

NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the

outside of the computer.

(2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.

(3) Webcam light On: The webcam is in use.

(4) Webcam

‒ or –

3D camera (select models only)

Records video and captures photographs. Some models allow

you to video conference and chat online using streaming video.

To use the webcam or 3D camera:

▲

From the Start screen, type camera, and then select

Camera from the list of applications.

NOTE: A 3D camera captures 3D images and displays them

on the computer screen. It includes additional hardware (a 3D

camera sensor and a 3D laser projector) plus special software.

To learn more about using a 3D camera, open the Intel

RealSense app Welcome to Intel RealSense. To access the 3D

camera apps, go to the Intel RealSense Technology app.

Display 9

Component Description

(5) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless

local area networks (WLANs).

*The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately

around the antennas free from obstructions. For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the

Regulatory, Safety, and

Environmental Notices

that applies to your country or region.

To access this document:

From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.

‒ or –

From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

Top

TouchPad

Component Description

(1) TouchPad zone Reads your finger gestures to move the pointer or activate

items on the screen.

(2) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(3) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

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